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Accelerated radiation therapy, also known as partial breast irradiation, can be completed in just 1-3 weeks and may be delivered twice daily. This is different from standard external beam radiation which typically requires treatment five days per week for 1-6 weeks.

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Accelerated radiation therapy, also known as partial breast irradiation, can be completed in just 1-3 weeks and may be delivered twice daily. This is different from standard external beam radiation which typically requires treatment five days per week for 1-6 weeks.

Whether accelerated radiation is right for you depends on several factors including the size of your tumor, your age, and whether the cancer has spread to lymph nodes. For example, if you have a small tumor and are over 65, your radiation needs may differ from someone else's. For those who receive brachytherapy (a form of accelerated radiation), treatments are typically given twice daily over five days. During each session, radioactive seeds are temporarily placed in the tissue for a few minutes before being removed. Patients can usually go home between treatments.

It's important to discuss your specific situation and treatment goals with your healthcare providers to determine which radiation schedule would be most beneficial for your particular case.

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